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S44 NTP

2000 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Passat120,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 NTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 128,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 124,469 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 123,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise x2 front brake flexis replaced due to perrishing

all tyres 4mm, rears starting to perrish

both front anti roll bar links have worn lower bushes

o/s tie rod end have play, advise replacement soon

rear brake pads 2/3 worn, advise discs with pad change

Pass 18 Sep 2010 123,640 miles

advise x2 front brake flexis replaced due to perrishing

all tyres 4mm, rears starting to perrish

both front anti roll bar links have worn lower bushes

o/s tie rod end have play, advise replacement soon

rear brake pads 2/3 worn, advise discs with pad change

Pass 19 Sep 2009 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,172 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 86,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,587 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 73,587 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 57,113 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 46,216 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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S44 NTP is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 120,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S44 NTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S44 NTP is a 2000 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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